# Speak to me only in Science Fiction **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [June 12, 2014, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621 "2014-06-12T13:28:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 16
**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2014, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621/301 "2014-07-04T16:02:01Z")
Could the pilot be _drunk_? Improbable though that seemed, Falcon considered it seriously for a moment. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2014, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621/302 "2014-07-04T16:56:45Z")
I have a very bad feeling about this. ---
**Author:** ![CheshireKat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cheshirekat/32/1207_2.png) [@CheshireKat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheshireKat)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2014, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621/303 "2014-07-04T17:08:41Z")
Adults are, like, this mess of sadness and phobias. ---
**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2014, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621/304 "2014-07-04T23:01:13Z")
The Borg must meet a lot of people, huh? (Pause) _Stupid_ question! ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2014, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621/305 "2014-07-04T23:06:10Z")
So, what would you little maniacs like to do first? ---
**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2014, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621/306 "2014-07-05T15:39:14Z")
The First Law of Robotics: A robot may not injure a human being, nor, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. ---
**Author:** ![CheshireKat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cheshirekat/32/1207_2.png) [@CheshireKat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheshireKat)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2014, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621/307 "2014-07-05T15:47:00Z")
Caution: Rogue robots. Caution… ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2014, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621/308 "2014-07-05T16:10:45Z")
Stay out of trouble. ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2014, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621/309 "2014-07-05T16:35:31Z")
I know this sounds crazy, but ever since yesterday on the road I’ve been seeing this shape. Shaving cream, pillows… Dammit! I know this. I know what this is! This means something. This is _important_. ---
**Author:** ![drachillix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/48db29/32.png) [@drachillix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drachillix)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2014, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621/310 "2014-07-05T17:04:40Z")
No what is important is we stamp “paid in full” on the Jade Falcons account for taking Kai from us ---
**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2014, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621/311 "2014-07-05T17:11:29Z")
See, they weren’t docile at all, were they? Just very, very, patient… ---
**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2014, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621/312 "2014-07-06T19:38:45Z")
I was in peril of my life, and did not know it. ---
**Author:** ![CheshireKat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cheshirekat/32/1207_2.png) [@CheshireKat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheshireKat)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2014, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621/313 "2014-07-06T19:57:57Z")
Embrace the probability of your imminent death, and know in your heart that there’s nothing I can do to save you. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2014, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621/314 "2014-07-06T20:12:23Z")
Hearts and kidneys are tinker toys! I’m talking about the central nervous system! ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2014, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621/315 "2014-07-07T01:46:56Z")
It was not pleasant to admit what one is willing to do to go on living. ---
**Author:** ![G0sp3l](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c68b51/32.png) [@G0sp3l](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/G0sp3l)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2014, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621/316 "2014-07-07T15:12:12Z")
It’s not me. it’s my Engine. It will work when I cannot. It will examine and determine and choose and, at last, act. It will do all this while I cower inside. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2014, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621/317 "2014-07-07T16:34:52Z")
He’s not strong any more. He’s just an ordinary robot, but he’s still kind and gentle and my friend. ---
**Author:** ![CheshireKat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cheshirekat/32/1207_2.png) [@CheshireKat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheshireKat)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2014, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621/318 "2014-07-07T16:37:59Z")
Now come along with me, you ludicrous lump, there’s much to be done. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2014, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621/319 "2014-07-07T17:00:08Z")
No need to be alarmed, Miss Lane. These gentlemen are using my anti-memory vapor for the good of mankind. ---
**Author:** ![buddha\_david](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee7513/32.png) [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2014, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621/320 "2014-07-07T21:02:15Z")
Wait a minute. You just flash that thing, it erases her memory, and you just make up a new one? And that weak-ass story’s the best you can come up with? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621.md?page=15) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-science-fiction/690621.md?page=17)